H After being a key figure for Spurs over the last few seasons, Kulusevski’s continued absence since May last year has come as a major setback for Tottenham. What was initially believed to be a minor issue has since evolved into a far more serious and persistent problem. It has now been confirmed that the Swede suffered a patella injury, a rare and complex condition, with no clear return date established.
Kulusevski’s omission from Tottenham’s Champions League squad has only increased concern about the length of his recovery. Further insight has now emerged into how the player is coping with the situation.
A detailed report by The Athletic highlights the significant mental toll the injury has taken on Kulusevski. This is the first prolonged injury of his career, and dealing with such a lengthy spell on the sidelines has proved extremely challenging.
Given his deep passion for football, being unable to play for the past nine months has been especially difficult. Kulusevski had initially targeted specific dates for his comeback, but those expectations were repeatedly delayed. In October, he was hopeful of returning by the end of 2025, but the complexity of the injury derailed those plans and caught many by surprise.
According to Tom Barclay, Kulusevski still hopes to regain fitness and feature at some point this season, though his outlook has shifted. He is no longer fixated on a specific return date and is instead concentrating on maintaining the right mindset during his recovery. Rather than risking further disappointment, he is focusing on daily progress.
Kulusevski is said to be taking his rehabilitation one day at a time, working intensely to ensure he is in peak physical condition when he does return. Determined to avoid rushing back, he is committed to coming back fully prepared and up to speed.
Due to the unusual nature of the injury, there remains no definitive timeline for his return. While there is some external pressure for him to come back quickly, Kulusevski is blocking out the noise and concentrating solely on his recovery work behind the scenes.
